Released: 14/07/23
Soul Jazz Records release a new expanded version of Studio One 007 - Licenced to Ska: James Bond and other Film Soundtracks and TV Themes, originally only available as a long deleted 7” RSD box set. This new edition is fully remastered and expanded to amassive 18 super rare and killer cuts from the Studio Oneempire. Featuring The Skatalites, Lee Perry, Jackie Mittoo, BobMarley, The Wailers, Roland Alphonso and The SoulBrothers - rare and classic tracks from Jamaica’s no.1 record label, Studio One.
Extensive sleevenotes discuss the connections between James Bond, Jamaica and Ska music. There is also an extended essay on The Skatalites and their post modern love and ska-ification of all styles of music, from classical music to TV themes, from detective movies to ‘Fiddler onthe Roof’. Aside from the James Bond-related cuts, this album also includes killer tracks from the secret agent 1969 spoof Our Man Flint, the Clint Eastwood-starring Spaghetti Western Hang ‘Em High, the Brazilian movie masterpiece Black Orpheus, and more besides.
The vinyl is presented in superb gatefold sleeve, with full inner and house bag.